A1

A1 use and interpret algebraic manipulation, including:
• ab in place of a × b
• 3y in place of y + y + y and 3 × y
• a2 in place of a × a, a3 in place of a × a × a, a2b in place of a × a × b
• a/b in place of a ÷ b
• coefficients written as fractions rather than as decimals
• brackets